Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the cement industry via value chain mitigation strategies

Cement is used globally in construction materials for nearly all civil infrastructure systems supporting improved quality of life, and there currently no substitute that can meet its functional capacity. The magnitude cement production leads to more than 7% annual anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, resulting from both energy use chemical reactions, which imposes a notable barrier reach net zero emissions by 2050. This exacerbated the interconnectivity industries responsible consumption. Here, we articulate current emission reduction challenges facing products, propose compilation solutions focus on mitigating at various stages along value chain. We present frameworks design within circular economy policy decisions. anticipate these strategies deliver with GHG alleviate other environmental impacts. All economic sectors worldwide must achieve CO2 before 2050 limit warming 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.1IPCCGlobal Warming 1.5°C. 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